Product description
Spectra, another mysterious Glenlivet, was launched in spring 2020 and follows in the tradition set by the Alpha, Cipher and Code editions.
The distillery's statement reads: "Glenlivet Spectra is an invitation to discover the full spectrum of aromatic and flavour elements of our whisky. Each of the three bottles contains an important element/component of its final palette and we encourage everyone to discover them. To heat up the excitement, we do not include any information about the age of the whisky, the type of casks used for maturation or our comments." Scanning the QR code will take us to a website where we will get some information, but not the full solution to the competition. The set consists of three 200ml bottles and is presented in an elegant box with three compartments. Here are our notes:
Spectra # 1 has a fruity-floral character, a bouquet of wildflowers, autumn leaves, ripe apples, pears and peaches, delicate notes of vanilla and caramel.
Spectra #2 offers the sweetness of tropical fruits, but also shows a slightly lesser-known side of Glenlivet, sea breeze, barbecue feast, barbecue sauce and a whiff of peat smoke.
Spectra #3 is a rich, creamy whisky with characteristic Glenlivet fruit notes, subtle spiciness and a hint of charred oak.